Find out how popular the last name Tavormina is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Tavormina.

Tavormina, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Tavormina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tavormina in America

Tavormina is the 76768th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tavormina surname appeared 250 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Tavormina.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tavormina to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Tavormina

The surname Tavormina is of Italian origin, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages in Sicily. It is derived from the name of the town Taormina, which is situated in the province of Messina, on the eastern coast of the Italian island.

The town of Taormina was known as Tauromenion in ancient Greek, and its name is believed to originate from the Sicilian Greek word "tauros," meaning "bull," and "omene," meaning "dwelling place." This suggests that the area was once a hub for cattle breeding or associated with the worship of the bull in ancient times.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Tavormina can be found in a medieval document from the 13th century, which mentions a nobleman named Guglielmo Tavormina, who was a prominent figure in the court of King Frederick II of Sicily (1194-1250).

During the Renaissance period, the surname Tavormina gained further recognition through the works of the Sicilian painter and architect, Vincenzo Tavormina (1515-1585). His artistic contributions, including frescoes and architectural designs, can still be admired in various churches and buildings across Sicily.

In the 18th century, the Tavormina family produced another notable figure, Giuseppe Tavormina (1720-1795), who was a respected linguist and scholar. He authored several books on the Sicilian language and its dialects, contributing significantly to the preservation of the island's linguistic heritage.

Moving into the 19th century, the name Tavormina is associated with the Italian revolutionary and philosopher, Vincenzo Tavormina (1810-1876). He played a pivotal role in the Sicilian independence movement and was a vocal advocate for social and political reforms.

Another prominent individual bearing the surname Tavormina was the Italian-American artist and sculptor, Vincenzo Tavormina (1877-1954). Born in Palermo, Sicily, he immigrated to the United States and gained recognition for his sculptural works, many of which can be found in public spaces across New York City.

Throughout its history, the surname Tavormina has been closely linked to its Sicilian roots, carrying the essence of the ancient town of Taormina and its rich cultural heritage. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its connection to the picturesque coastal town remains a testament to its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tavormina

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Tavormina.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Tavormina was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Tavormina has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Tavormina was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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